10 Jan 1776 Jahr - Thomas Paine's Common Sense

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Desc: Pamphlet wrote by Thomas Paine in an attempt to promote independence from Britain.

Causes: British taxation on the colonies even though the colonies were not represented in the British government. Unfair treatment as well as excess taxes and tariffs angered revolutionists.

Historical Impact: Allowed the idea of independence from Britain to spread and grow which eventually would lead to the declaration of independence being written.

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